Cowboys Hitch N.F.L. Playoff Wagon to Dak Prescott’s Shoulders

Enter Prescott. Jones, who’s famously concerned in participant personnel choices, signed off on selecting Prescott within the fourth spherical of the 2016 draft. Jared Goff (Rams), Carson Wentz (Eagles), Paxton Lynch (Broncos) and several other different quarterbacks have been drafted forward of Prescott.

Thus far, Prescott, 25, could be the most effective of the bunch. Goff has gaudier passing statistics, however Prescott has been clutch, with 15 game-winning drives, tied with Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson for many in a quarterback’s first three seasons. Like Wilson, Prescott can run the ball. He scored six speeding touchdowns in every of his three seasons.

Of course, an enormous a part of Prescott’s success is dependent upon operating again Ezekiel Elliott, who has led the league in speeding two of his three first seasons. On Saturday, Elliott ran for 137 yards and one landing, and caught 4 passes for 32 yards.

But Cowboys followers will keep in mind Prescott’s run up the center. Elliott known as his efficiency “legendary,” which even by Texas requirements appeared to be a stretch.

“I’m three years in,” Prescott mentioned sheepishly. “For him to stay that, I’ll have to tell him not to say that again, or wait until later.”

Later could be subsequent week. The Rams’ and Saints’ defenses ranked in the course of the league in factors given up. But each groups scored greater than 500 factors this season. Quarterbacks Goff and Drew Brees have top-ranked operating backs behind them in Todd Gurley and Alvin Kamara, in addition to a number of fleet-footed receivers.